Take Control of Your Divorce. Avoid Court, Save Time & Money
You've seen how court-free divorce can make a difference. Now let me help you achieve a peaceful, low-stress divorce with my expert legal services.
Why Choose a No Court Divorce?
Staying out of the adversarial courtroom is your best chance at keeping costs under control and can increase your likelihood of a cooperative settlement.
- Save thousands in legal fees by avoiding litigation
- Preserve your assets and focus on rebuilding your future
- Preserve relationships for co-parenting success
- Fast-track your divorce in as little as 30 to 45 days
- Reduce emotional stress with a more peaceful approach
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Divorce Readiness Kit
Set the foundation for a successful Utah divorce. Understand your rights and gain confidence and clarity needed to resolve your Utah divorce.
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Two Ways to Start the Process
Welcome! Thank you for joining my webinar. Are you prepared to take the next step towards a smoother divorce process? There are three quick ways to get started:
1. Choose our Divorce Readiness Kit to jumpstart your divorce strategy.
2. Choose our No Court Uncontested Divorce Package if you have already reached an agreement with your spouse.
To get started with either service you'll be asked to make a $75 deposit and book a phone or Zoom appointment with Jennifer L. Neeley. This will initiate our conflicts screening and take you through your first steps toward a more peaceful resolution.
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OUR PROCESS
PHASE 1: SET THE FOUNDATION
- prepare emotionally,
- gather financial and personal documents, and
- learn the basics of the divorce process and resolution methods.
- Be sure to prepare for negotiations by understanding legal issues, categorizing property, outlining goals, and drafting a property division proposal.
- Consult with a Collaborative divorce lawyer at this stage, or earlier, to get essential legal guidance. Use our Divorce Readiness Kit & 1:1 Strategy Session to help you get organized and started.
This critical pre-filing stage helps you:
- Process emotions and build emotional resilience
- Gather and organize financial documents
- Understand your complete financial picture
- Learn about your legal rights and divorce process options.
- Develop effective negotiation strategies
- Create realistic goals and priorities
- Identify your support network
Note: This phase is about your individual preparation—not joint planning with your spouse. Your individual readiness will help create a strong foundation for your next chapter.
PHASE 2: CHOOSE YOUR LEGAL SUPPORT & METHOD
With a solid foundation in place, determine the level of legal support you'll need. In other words, you should choose your professional team and resolution process. There are a number of dispute resolution methods including kitchen-table negotiations, divorce mediation, the Collaborative divorce process, arbitration, and litigation. The divorce process you choose will have a direct and substantial impact on how much money you spend and how long the process will take.
i. Kitchen-Table Negotiation
The simplest option—known as a kitchen table negotiation—may be an option if you and your spouse communicate well, can keep emotions in check, and are confident in your ability to reach an agreement together, on your own. Couples that resolve their divorce using this approach should, at a minimum, use a Collaboratively-trained consulting attorney to review paperwork before signing or finalizing anything.
Options for those following the kitchen table approach include:
- Consulting Attorney: A Collaboratively-trained consulting attorney will support your desire to minimize conflict and stay out of court. He or she will provide focused legal guidance when you need it, without the cost of traditional representation. A Collaboratively-trained consulting attorney can serve as a legal advisor—reviewing documents, explaining your rights, answering questions, and providing strategic legal advice—while you remain in control of your case and stay out of court. This flexible approach gives you access to experienced legal counsel exaclty when you need it, helping you navigate your legal matters confidently and cost-effectively. Contrast this with full-scope legal representation or traditional attorney representation, where your attorney represents you in all aspects of your case, from start-to-finish. Unlike limited scope or consulting services where you maintain some control of certain aspects, full representation puts your lawyer in charge of managing all legal matters—from document preparation and negotiations to court appearances. Full-scope representation typically requires high intial retainer fees that must be replenished until the case is ultimately resolved.
- Document Preparation Services: Document preparation services by a Collaboratively-trained consulting attorney will help you complete all necessary legal paperwork correctly and efficiently outside of court. For example, we'll prepare your divorce, custody, or parenting documents according to Utah's legal requirements while you maintain control of your case. Whether you need a complete divorce filing, modifications of an existing order, or a specific parenting agreement, we'll ensure your documents are accurate, complete, and ready for filing. We'll file your approved settlement and secure your decree of divorce without setting foot in a courtroom.
ii. Mediation & The Collaborative Divorce Process
If you're facing power imbalances, communication challenges, or difficulty managing emotions, consider using a structured approach to resolve legal issues before filing your case—rather than turning to litigation. When it comes to divorcing couples, Mediation and the Collaborative divorce process provide effective structures for resolving disputes out of court. These structured approaches do two things: each one moves you toward an amicable resolution by providing you with needed support.
A neutral mediator can help:
- Facilitate productive discussions
- Identify common ground
- Reduce emotional tension
- Keep costs controlled
- Maintain privacy
Mediation is particularly well-suited for unrepresented, or pro se, parties who engage Collaboratively-trained consulting attorneys for guidance, as needed. In contrast, the Collaborative divorce process is ideal for those desiring comprehensive attorney representation throughout the negotiation process while remaining committed to staying out of court. The Collaborative divorce process in Utah is especially effective for couples with complex/high assets and/or children.
If either you or your spouse desire full-scope style legal representation and you want to stay out of court, talk to your spouse about the benefits a Collaborative divorce offers:
- Interest-based resolution structure that supports children and helps preserve relationships
- Independent lawyer advocates (one for each party) who are dedicated to keeping your case out of court
- Independent lawyer advocates (one for each party) who support your desire to minimize conflict and keep costs at a minimum
- Child-focused solutions
- Private process
- Team approach when needed
- Save time, money, and stress
iii. Arbitration
Arbitration is a private method of resolving disputes. Similar to litigation, disputants follow an adversarial template, making allegations and accusations in written briefs and oral arguments before a private arbitrator. Unlike mediation, an arbitrator makes final decisions the parties must obey. While less formal than litigation, arbitration results in a legally binding decision that cannot be appealed.
iv. Litigation
Litigation relies on adversarial tactics to resolve disputes. Much like criminal cases, lawyers in adversarial divorce proceedings make accusations and assign blame in an effort to win or secure the most favorable outcome.
Litigation should be a last resort, as it escalates conflict, expenses, and delays—factors that are not supportive of children or families.
While we aim to avoid court, sometimes it's necessary. However, we'll:
- Explore all other options first
- Keep costs transparent
- Focus on efficient resolution
- Protect your interests
Talk to Collaborative divorce lawyer Jennifer L. Neeley about the best approach for your circumstances. Text (801) 675-8183 or book a consultation online.
